French press 1 cup coffee maker

I can buy a who new French Press for about $15 at Wal Mart, but I would rather pay more money for a more durable & maybe more attractive one, like one of these. http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-FRENCH-PRESS-COFFEE-MAKER-TEA-STAINLESS-27OZ_W0QQitemZ140313651359QQcmdZViewItem http://www.centralchef.com/storefrontprofiles/processfeed.aspx?sfid=123094&i=244570229&mpid=7714&dfid=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Bodum-12-Cup-Columbia-French-Press-Stainless-Coffee_W0QQitemZ300310823050QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSmall_Kitchen_Appliances_US?hash=item300310823050&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50 Any one have one of these or another like it? I make tea in it, usually. But sometimes coffee.

Go with the last link (Bodum), they make great presses. If you like to see what you're doing, Bodum makes one with a plastic beaker, but I'm not much for plastic & hot liquids (leaching chemicals), so I'd go with the SS.

The Brazil French Press coffee maker, designed in the early 80's, was our first coffee maker and quickly became a symbol of what Bodum stands for. Attractive and functional design at an affordable price. The Brazil has a heat resistant, SAN - shatterproof beaker and a polypropylene handle and base, which make the Brazil easy to use and easy to clean. The 3-part stainless steel plunger has a fine mesh filter, which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee’s aromatic oils and subtle flavors. A mesh filter allows this flavor to be delivered direct to your cup and not absorbed by a paper filter. Plus, no paper filter means no waste. The patented safety lid prevents the splashing of liquids while pressing. All parts are dishwasher safe. This 8-cup coffeemaker is (1.0 l, 34oz.) in size and is also available in 3-cup (0.35 l, 12 oz) size model.

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Made, Instant in the microwave.. Instant with a teakettle heated on the stove (electric).. ground, made in a drip coffee maker...(1 cup size) ground, in a french press heated with the tea kettle ( electric stove) bought, at Dunkin Donuts bought at Starbucks bought at a deli

Instant in the microwave unless the deli has it for free like some do!

I have a Braun coffee grinder with no owners manual. It is very simple--no settings, white... The lid has dots, as if it's measuring something. What is it measuring? How many ounces? Cups of coffee? If it is measuring cups of coffee, is it whole bean measurement or after grinding measurement? I can not locate the product manual online either. We have a 12 cup coffee maker at work and I want to make sure I am using enough coffee!! I use a french press at home, so am not familiar with how to measure coffee for 12.

it could be nothing. I can't imagine a grinder measuring anything except possibly the coarseness of the grind.

I have several questions about coffee for the Yahoo Answers Community could answer. This is a poll and information questions all in one. 1) Is there a right way to drink coffee? Is cream, milk, 1/2 & 1/2, etc bad? 2) If you have a French Press, Espresso Machine, Auto Drip Coffee Maker, or Instant Coffee; which would you use? And Why? 3) If you have a French Press, Auto Drip Coffee Maker, or Instant Coffee; Which do you use for a strong cup of coffee? And How? 4) If you have a big container of pre-grounded coffee or a small bag of whole coffee beans; Which do you use first? What do I do with the other? (All original packaging) What will air-tight containers do to coffee? 5) You have a espresso machine, pre-grounded coffee, and a coffee grinder; is it OK to fine grind the coffee and use it? Will it be better if I use coffee beans? 6) Ignoring cost, Which would you do? Brew your own coffee/espresso or Buy one at a coffee shop? 7) If you want to buy a cup of coffee/specialty drink (Iced or espresso, etc.) Where do you go: Coffee Shop or Fast Food Restaurant. Why? Feel free to answer as many of my questions as you wish. Some other questions or info I forgot to add. 1) Using a French Press, Is it bad to brew for a long time? How long should it take? 2) Is it bad to buy bulk coffee? (300+ cup containers of grounded coffee? If I do have it, what should I do with it? 3) So, If I have bulk coffee (Like from the question above) I can't use it in an espresso machine? (Finely Ground the grounds.) 4) Iced coffee, is it evil? Is there a right way to make it? (I put hot coffee over a cup full of ice.) Should I use espresso or strong coffee for it? 5) If I want to make my own espresso specialty drink (Cappuccino, Latte, etc) How much milk do I use to steam per shot? 6) Steam milk, What kind of milk should I use? Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim, or Half & Half? Can I use other kinds? (Ex: Soy, Rice)

1) Good coffee is like wine, you drink it straight (Black). People started adding milk, creamer, and sugar to hide the bitter flavor of instant or canned coffee. 2) I have a French Press, Manual drip pot (hotter water than auto-drip), stove top moka pot, vac pot, and an espresso machine. I use all of them, they all have unique flavors from the same beans. Never get tired of new experiences. 3) French press & moka pot give the richest/strongest flavor after the espresso machine. 4) I use the pre-ground as a fertilizer & use the beans for coffee (although pre-ground is good for conditioning new metal coffee pots) 5) Pre-ground beans are totally terrible in an espresso machine and you NEVER regrind coffee. Fresh, fine ground (in a good burr grinder) is the only thing that should ever be used. 6) I'd never buy @ StarBucks (tried it, too burnt tasting) but I'd try small coffee shops (esp. on vacation). I roast & brew my own. 7) If I had to choose, it would have to be a coffee shop (except SB) as I would have a better chance of someone knowing what they're doing. Extra credit: 1) About 4 minutes, 3 on the smaller presses. 2) Ground coffee is stale coffee, especially in espresso. It makes great fertilizer, just like used grounds. 3) You can use it, but the taste will be horrible. 4) Iced coffee is very good, smooth and low in acidity. Look up the Toddy coffee maker. It steeps the grounds in water over night to make a coffee concentrate. Just add water (hot or cold) to make your coffee. 5) Cappuccino is 1/3 each espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk. A Latte is 1 shot of espresso & fill mug (8-10 oz) with steamed milk. 6) 2% milk or half and half are best for steaming. Soy tastes OK, but curdles in coffee. Skim for steamed is fine, but skim foam is too dry & flavorless.